New computer, software?

I ordered a new computer for my daughter for Christmas. The specs are listed below. The delivery date is not allowing me much time to buy software. The seller says that the only preloaded software is what it takes to run the hardware. I have never bought a computer that did not come with preloaded software. It is a Quanta.

Will it have some type program to burn DVD's and CD's? What comes with XP Prof? Does it include IE or any email software? I know I will need a word proccessor. I assume I will need an anti-virus and a spy ware.

I know these are base level questions and I apologize for being so ignorant about this. Any help that could be provided would be greatly appreciated. I need this to be useable for her on X-mas day. I won't have much time to play with it to see what it is lacking.

Specs

Intel® Pentium® M processor with 2MB on-die Cache
2.13GHz 2mb Cache 533FSB
Operating System Support Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Edition
Chipset Intel® 915PM + ICH6-M
Main Memory 2GB DDR2-4200 RAM
Display 15.0” SXGA TFT display; 1400 x 1050 resolution; 16.7 million colors
Graphics & Video Module NVidia GeForce Go 6600 w/ 128MB Graphics Processing Unit
Hard Drive 80GB 7200RPM PATA
Optical Drives DVDRW 8x4x8x2.4x Dual Layer
Network Connectivity - Integrated mobile Intel 2200 Pro/Wireless Network Connection Adapter
- V.92 Data/Fax Modem, Ring Wake-up Resume, RJ-11 jack
- LAN Ethernet 10/100/1000 integrated LAN, RJ-45 jack
Card Reader 3-in-1; supports Multimedia Card, Memory Stick Pro and Secure Digital
Interface 1 - IEEE 1394
3 - Audio Jacks (Mic In, Line In and Headphone Out
1 - VGA Mini D-sub 15 Pin Connector
4 - USB 2.0 Ports
1 - RJ11 Modem
1 - RJ45 Ethernet
1 - S-Video Port
1 - DC-In Port
1 - Fast IR Port
1 - Port Replicator Connector

I/O Devices - PCMCIA 2.1; supports one Type II card
- Touch pad with four-way scroll function; two-click buttons and one scroll button
- 86/87/88 full-sized keyboard with Microsoft Windows function keys
Audio High Definition Audio 5.1/7.1 Channel Surround Sound / Two Integrated Stereo Speakers

Battery Pack & Life Standard Nine Cell Lithium Ion Battery Pack; 4800mAh; 65Wh; (Approximately 3 Hours Life w/ nVidia MXM Graphics Module)
AC adapter - Output: 19V DC, 3.42A, 65W
- Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz Universal
Dimension /Weight/ 12.9" x 10.7" x 1.2" ~ 1.3" / 5.9lbs w/ Optical Drive and Battery
Wireless Connectivity Intel Pro/Wireless 2200BG Mini-PCI Network Connection Adapter
Integrated Bluetooth Module

 

dmj4,

If it includes a burner then yes it should have some kind of burning software. I am not saying it is going to be good, but it will have one.

Yes, it will include IE and Outlook Express for e-mail. It will also come with anti-virus or at least a free trial. If you are looking for a good one it will have to be Norton Anti-virus (pretty good program).

I also believe it will come with Microsoft Word for the word processing program.

Hope this helps.

 

Check the free software sticky. There is lots of good stuff there.